Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and PTSD, did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 18, 2016.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for both issues at the December 2018 hearing, and as a result, the claims are dismissed.

The Board has found that a compensable rating is not warranted for hypertension. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of hypertension and coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction and CABG (CAD) is remanded, as well as the claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was pending at the time of his death. The appellant, who is the Veteran's son, filed informal claims for accrued benefits but did not satisfy the legal requirements to receive such benefits due to lack of standing and failure to demonstrate expenses related to last sickness and burial.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no competent medical evidence of a diagnosed chronic disability resulting from the claimed conditions.

Service connection for ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity has been granted due to herbicide exposure.,Hypertension and diabetic retinopathy have not yet been evaluated based on their relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, prostate cancer, and skin cancer, all of which were claimed to be due to herbicide exposure.,The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims as there was no in-service diagnosis or treatment related to these conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings on several conditions, including heart disorder, scar, hallux limitus, left varicocele, and right foot tinea pedis. The Veteran withdrew his appeal as to these issues during a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and coronary artery disease due to herbicide agent exposure. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for emphysema, COPD, and coronary artery disease have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active service or any exposure during service.,Specifically, the VA examinations did not find a relationship between the Veteran’s current diagnoses and his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a recent Federal Circuit decision that expanded the scope of herbicide exposure for Vietnam veterans, and needs to review the Veteran's service records to determine if he was in the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam while stationed on or as a passenger on USS Kitty Hawk.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions and missing records. The Veteran's claims of service connection for a heart disability, right knee disability, diabetes mellitus type II, and PTSD are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability. The Veteran's low back disability is found to have had its onset during his active duty service and has continued since that time.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, abdominal hernia, bilateral cataract status post intraocular lens replacement in left eye, and pancreatitis are remanded due to unclear evidence regarding the Veteran's service in Vietnam and potential exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is being remanded as further development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including left knee disability and heart condition. The cases are being remanded to allow for a VA examination.

The Board has decided that more information is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service, which could affect his claim for heart disorder.

The Veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for his coronary artery disease and TDIU due to service-connected disability are being remanded as the current level of impairment needs to be assessed through a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, PTSD, and a skin condition of the feet due to exposure to herbicide agents. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service, and requests further investigation.